Crete Collection (#7)

Greece, Chania, CR: Crete military campaign, international shooting competition, a group of Englishmen, 1908
LUX4764351 Greece, Chania, CR: Crete military campaign, international shooting competition, a group of Englishmen, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, CR: Crete military campaign)

Greece, Izzedin, Crete: Crete military campaign, Russian sector. The fort of Izzedin overlooking the sea, 1908
LUX4764348 Greece, Izzedin, Crete: Crete military campaign, Russian sector. The fort of Izzedin overlooking the sea, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Izzedin, Crete: Crete military campaign, Russian sector)

Greece, Crete, CR, Chania, Chania: View of the harbour with barrels on the docks, minaret, 1906
LUX4767497 Greece, Crete, CR, Chania, Chania: View of the harbour with barrels on the docks, minaret, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, CR, Chania)

Greece, Crete: French soldiers of the 122nd and Cretan guns under olive trees, 1905
LUX4770693 Greece, Crete: French soldiers of the 122nd and Cretan guns under olive trees, 1905 -; (add.info.: Greece, Crete: French soldiers of the 122nd and Cretan guns under olive trees)

Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves
FLO4569004 Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves. Believed to be the site of the mythical Labyrinth by Charles Robert Cockerell

Memories from Crete #8
Tal Paz-Fridman

The Uniqueness of Waves XL
Tal Paz-Fridman

The Uniqueness of Waves XXXIX
Tal Paz-Fridman

The Uniqueness of Waves XXXVI
Tal Paz-Fridman

The Uniqueness of Waves XXXVII
Tal Paz-Fridman

The Uniqueness of Waves XXXVIII
Tal Paz-Fridman

Memories from Crete #14
Tal Paz-Fridman

The fleet of the Great Powers off Canea, today Chania, Crete, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888
UIG5414411 The fleet of the Great Powers off Canea, today Chania, Crete, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888; UIG

First public institution for disinfection in Berlin, Berlin, Germany, historical illustration, wood engraving
UIG5414394 First public institution for disinfection in Berlin, Berlin, Germany, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888; UIG

Cretan War (1645-69) : the battle between venetian (Francesco Morosini (1619-1694) and turkish fleet in 1650
FGL5504199 Cretan War (1645-69) : the battle between venetian (Francesco Morosini (1619-1694) and turkish fleet in 1650, 17th century (xylography); Fototeca Gilardi

Polychrome bowl with red and white racquet pattern, circa 1900 BC -1850 BC (clay, pigment)
7310008 Polychrome bowl with red and white racquet pattern, circa 1900 BC -1850 BC (clay, pigment); 6.2(restored) cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay)

Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)
7310006 Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta); 15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta); © Ashmolean Museum

Wish-bone handle with burnished decoration, -600 BC (clay)
7309991 Wish-bone handle with burnished decoration, -600 BC (clay); 5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay, Material: ceramic); © Ashmolean Museum

Fresco fragment showing flowering olive branches, circa 1800 BC -1700 BC (plaster; pigment)
7309945 Fresco fragment showing flowering olive branches, circa 1800 BC -1700 BC (plaster; pigment); 6.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)
7310019 Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta); 15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta); © Ashmolean Museum

Sherd, -600 BC (ceramic)
7310004 Sherd, -600 BC (ceramic); 5.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic, Material: ceramic); © Ashmolean Museum

Minoan bronze figurine of male votary, circa 1800 BC -1450 BC (copper alloy)
7309987 Minoan bronze figurine of male votary, circa 1800 BC -1450 BC (copper alloy); 12.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: copper alloy); © Ashmolean Museum

USA History: The revolt of the Sioux Indians. in North America. The dance of Espirits by Oglala Sioux at the Pine Ridge
5313594 USA History: The revolt of the Sioux Indians. in North America. The dance of Espirits by Oglala Sioux at the Pine Ridge Agency. Dakota Territory.; SeM Studio/UIG

The route to the Mount Vesuvius crater
5307551 The route to the Mount Vesuvius crater.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the route to the Mount Vesuvius crater: the hermitage of San Salvatore (St Januarius)

Greece, Chania, Crete, Bouzzou-Maria: Tourists visiting the ruins of a place of worship, 1906
LUX4765246 Greece, Chania, Crete, Bouzzou-Maria: Tourists visiting the ruins of a place of worship, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete)

Greece, Crete, Crete, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: Bivouac of French soldiers in front of a chapel, 1906
LUX4765230 Greece, Crete, Crete, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: Bivouac of French soldiers in front of a chapel, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Crete, Hierapetra)

Greece, Crete, CR, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: French sector, under a century-old olive tree
LUX4765209 Greece, Crete, CR, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: French sector, under a century-old olive tree, 2 men armed in chechias and with rifle rest in the company of a French soldier from 122nd

Greece, Crete, CR, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: French sector, terrace of a cafe with many indigenous people sitting next to
LUX4765197 Greece, Crete, CR, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: French sector, terrace of a cafe with many indigenous people sitting next to a French soldier sleeping - Small table

Greece, La Chania, Crete: Arab Quarter, rue de la Barracks, a Bamboula, African musician and dancer, 1906
LUX4765039 Greece, La Chania, Crete: Arab Quarter, rue de la Barracks, a Bamboula, African musician and dancer, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, La Chania, Crete: Arab Quarter, rue de la Barracks)

Greece, Chania, Crete: the port, the dock and the station of cars with horse-drawn cars waiting for passengers
LUX4765004 Greece, Chania, Crete: the port, the dock and the station of cars with horse-drawn cars waiting for passengers

Greece, Crete, Bouzannaia: Excursion to Bouzannaia, Perevalia cafe with chairs and tables outside under the vineyards
LUX4764806 Greece, Crete, Bouzannaia: Excursion to Bouzannaia, Perevalia cafe with chairs and tables outside under the vineyards

Greece, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion, CR, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion: Archaeological site, Palace of Cnossos
LUX4763551 Greece, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion, CR, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion: Archaeological site, Palace of Cnossos, Knossos, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion, CR, Candie)

Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, general view with cathedral, old minaret and old Turkish quarter, 1909
LUX4763002 Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, general view with cathedral, old minaret and old Turkish quarter, 1909; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector)

Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector, general view of the city, part of a panorama, mill and camp of the English army
LUX4762893 Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector, general view of the city, part of a panorama, mill and camp of the English army, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector)

Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector, general view of the harbour with sailboats and boats - On the wharf, a shipyard
LUX4762850 Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector, general view of the harbour with sailboats and boats - On the wharf, a shipyard, 1908 - trade: eastern telegraph; (add.info.: Greece, Crete)

Greece, Crete, Chania: Mrs Pillafort and Mrs Xantopoulos in a dining room, 1908
LUX4763215 Greece, Crete, Chania: Mrs Pillafort and Mrs Xantopoulos in a dining room, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Chania: Mrs Pillafort and Mrs Xantopoulos in a dining room)

Greece, Crete, La canee: July 1909, return of soldiers to France, journey from Messara to Reggio, 1909
LUX4762949 Greece, Crete, La canee: July 1909, return of soldiers to France, journey from Messara to Reggio, 1909; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, La canee: July 1909, return of soldiers to France)

Greece, Chania (Chania), Crete: the eastern butcher, bird cage, 1908
LUX4764711 Greece, Chania (Chania), Crete: the eastern butcher, bird cage, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania (Chania), Crete: the eastern butcher, bird cage, 1908); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Crete: herd of sheep led on a dusty road by 2 shepherds, one of whom is riding
LUX4764692 Greece, Crete: herd of sheep led on a dusty road by 2 shepherds, one of whom is riding and wearing an umbrella to protect themselves from the sun, 1908; (add.info.: Greece)

Greece, Messara, Crete, Messara: Marriage, conduct of wives, many children, 1908
LUX4764675 Greece, Messara, Crete, Messara: Marriage, conduct of wives, many children, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Messara, Crete, Messara: Marriage, conduct of wives, many children)

Greece, Chania, Crete: The port with some fishing boats - Fishermen repair their fishing nets, 1908
LUX4764654 Greece, Chania, Crete: The port with some fishing boats - Fishermen repair their fishing nets, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania)

Greece, Surroundings of La Chania, Crete, Mournies: Photography during a picnic, 1908
LUX4764605 Greece, Surroundings of La Chania, Crete, Mournies: Photography during a picnic, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Surroundings of La Chania, Crete, Mournies: Photography during a picnic)

Greece, Heriptio, Crete: Oriental life scene, two men and a child pose with their Turkish clothes
LUX4764546 Greece, Heriptio, Crete: Oriental life scene, two men and a child pose with their Turkish clothes and guns in a mountain landscape, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Heriptio)

Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene, a European with mustache smokes the narguile in the shade of an olive tree, 1908
LUX4764543 Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene, a European with mustache smokes the narguile in the shade of an olive tree, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene)

Greece, Chania, CR: Crete's military campaign, international shooting competition
LUX4764513 Greece, Chania, CR: Crete's military campaign, international shooting competition, officers alternate under the official tent, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania)

Greece, Crete, CR: Crete's military campaign, the return to the country aboard the ship "Taureau"
LUX4764365 Greece, Crete, CR: Crete's military campaign, the return to the country aboard the ship "Taureau"

Greece, Chania, Crete: Crete Military Campaign, International Shooting Competition
LUX4764191 Greece, Chania, Crete: Crete Military Campaign, International Shooting Competition. Depart of the Consul of France, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete: Crete Military Campaign)

Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: Embarking mules by French soldiers on the dock of the arsenal, 1908
LUX4763672 Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: Embarking mules by French soldiers on the dock of the arsenal, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Sude, Suda)

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Discover the captivating beauty of Crete, a gem nestled in Greece's enchanting embrace. 🇬🇷✨ Immerse yourself in its rich history and vibrant culture as you explore this mesmerizing island. Step back in time with a map of the Byzantine Empire, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations that once thrived here. Feel the echoes of Apostle Paul's missionary journeys resonating through your soul, depicted beautifully in a lithograph from 1886. As you stroll along Chania waterfront, be awestruck by the majestic mountains standing tall against an azure sky. Let your imagination take flight like Icarus and Daedalus as their mythical tale unfolds before your eyes. Journey to Knossos Minoan Palace and marvel at the intricate Three Women frieze adorning its walls. These ancient masterpieces offer glimpses into a civilization long gone but forever etched in our collective memory. Crete surprises even further with its natural wonders - behold the Italian Orchid or Naked Man Orchid blooming gracefully amidst its lush landscapes. Nature truly paints her own masterpiece on this magnificent island. Agios Nikolaos beckons with its serene charm, inviting you to bask in tranquility by Elounda Harbour. The Greek Islands' allure is undeniable; let it captivate your senses and leave an indelible mark on your heart. Venture eastward to Spinalonga Island, once home to a leper colony but now stands as a testament to resilience and hope. Gaze across from Plaka for breathtaking views that remind us of humanity's ability to overcome adversity. Elounda unveils itself as another hidden treasure waiting to be discovered - immerse yourself in its idyllic beauty and let time stand still for just a moment longer. Welcome to Crete, where Europe meets Greece. Embark on an unforgettable journey filled with history, mythology, natural wonders, and the warm embrace of Greek hospitality.